Combined wall lamp and shelf



April 22, 1952 c. H. JOHNSON COMBINED WALL LAMP AND SHELF Filed March 19, 1947 5% @2401 $mwm Patented Apr. 22, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

The present invention relates to a shelf as well as a combined wall lamp and shelf and more particularly to an arrangement in which the shelf is illuminated by the wall lamp.

t is common practice in many homes, apartment buildings and the like to employ decorative wall lights which are not generally employed for reading or similar purposes, but instead are used as decorative lights as, for example, night lights in halls, dens, or even in living rooms such as on either side of the fireplace or the like. It would be desirable to provide a wall lamp of the type referred to above which also provides a satisfactory shelf arrangement which is illuminated by the light from the wall lamp so that anything disposed on the shelf such as a vase, clock, or other matter is illuminated in a rather distinctive and desirable manner.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved wall bracket for supporting a shelf.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a combined wall lamp and shelf.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a decorative wall lamp which is simple and inexpensive in construction, which is firmly held in positionby the use of only a single screw or nail, and which is adapted to give long and satisfactory service.

Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent as the following description proceeds, and the features of novelty which characterize the invention will be pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this specification.

For a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be had to the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. l is a front elevational view of the combined wall light and shelf of the present invention illustrating a suitable object supported on the shelf Fig. 2 is a side view of the, arrangement disclosed in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2 with the object supported on the shelf removed therefrom; and

Fig. 4 is a view taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 3 with the shelf portion thereof removed and only a portion of the supporting bracket being shown.

Although the present invention is specifically concerned with a combined wall lamp and shelf, it will be understood that one of the features of the present invention is an improved supporting means for supporting a shelf, a lamp, or any other means, and it is intended in the appended claims to cover the improved means whether associated with a lamp or a. shelf or both. Con.- sequently, statements to the effect that the present invention relates to a combined wall lamp and shelf, are by way of identification and not by way of limitation.

Referring now to the drawing there is illustrated a combined wall lamp and shelf generally indicated at H] which includes the new and iin? proved support of the present invention primarily comprising two elements which are illustrated in: the drawing as the elements II and 12. The element H preferably comprises a single strap of metal although it might be formed of wood or plastic, the lower part of which is formed into a decorative scroll as is indicated at Ho. The upper part of the bracket or strap H is split or forked as indicated at H b into two arms Ho and lid respectively. The other element l2 coinprises an arcuate, member which may be formed of an aluminum casting or the like so as to. be of relatively light construction. As illustrated in Fig. 3 of the drawing, the member [2 is in the form of an. arc of a circle substantially comprising the arc of a semi-circle., The two arms He and lld of the bracket or strap H are adapted to be fastened at intermediate points on the arcuate member 12 as indicated, at l3 and M. The ends of the arcuate element l2 are adapted to engage a suitable. wall such as I1 and are preferably provided, with pointed extensions or prongs l5 and, I6 which are adapted to extend into small openings defined. in the wall surface ll whereby a single screw or nail such as l8 extending through an intermediate portion of the bracket or strap H is sufficient to hold the elements H and, I2 in a firm supporting relation?- ship relative to the wall I1, the projections or prongs I5- and I6 preventing any twisting or turning of the strap or bracket I! and, the element I 2.

A. suitable light, fixture such as indicated at I9 may be supported from theelement or strap II by any suitable means such as an L- shapedsupporting member 20 whereby the lamp fixture l9 and particularly the bulb 2| associated therewith, is supported below the level of the element 12. A power cord such as 22 and a prong connector, not shown, may be provided whereby the light may be connected. to any suitable power. outlet.

For the purpose of providing a decorative light, a suitable shade such as is indicated at 23 formed of material such as parchment or the like may be provided. Preferably, the shade 23 comprises a supporting frame 2311 including suitable braces 23b. The frame 23a shaped to conform to the arcuate element 12 is fastened thereto by any satisfactory means. Fordecorative purposes the shade 23 is preferably provided with decorative effects thereon such as indicated at 24, for example.

In order to provide an illuminated shelf in addition to the wall lamp described thus far, the arcuate element I2 is provided with a loterally extending flange I211. extending along the inner circumference thereof as is best shown in Figs. 3 and 4 of the drawing. This flange lZa provides a suitable shelf supporting ledge upon which a shelf member 25, of a configuration to fit on the flange l2a in the space defined between the element [2 and the wall 11, is adapted to rest. This shelf is preferably formed of a suitable transparent material such as glass, methylmethacrylate or the like. It will be understood, of course, that it could also be formed 'of an opaque material, but if an opaque material is employed the illuminated shelf effect is not obtained. Any suitable object such as a vase as indicated in Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawing by the numeral 26 may be positioned on the 'shelf 25. It will be understood that other objects such, for example, asa clock, a fishbowl 'or the like could be positioned on the shelf 25. Preferablythesupported object is one that is enhanced by an illuminated effect such as is provided by the lamp comprising the light .bulb 2|.

In view of the detailed description included above it will be apparent there has been provided a very inexpensive supporting means for a, Wall lamp and shelf which means is firmlyheld in position to support substantial objects such as a .vase or the like by means of a single wall engaging screw or nail. A very pleasing illuminated effect for any object supported on the transparent shelf is obtained while at the same time a very desirable and decorative wall lamp is provided. It will be understood that the bracket or strap Il may be formed from a single piece of sheet material which is split to provide the forked arms He and I id and bent in a suitable manner toform the complete bracket shown best in Figs.

2 and 4 of the drawing. Although the element I2 has been indicated as preferably being formed of cast aluminum, it will be understood that it may be formed of any suitable material such as wood, plastic, or metal.

While there has been shown a particular embodiment of, the present invention, itshould be understood that the present invention is not limited thereto, but that changes or modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is aimed in the appended claims to cover all such changes and modifications.

What is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States is:

1. Supporting means for a shelf comprising a supporting bracket formed of a strip of material split for a substantial distance from one end thereof, an element having ends fastened to the split end of said bracket with the ends of said element adapted for engagement with a suitable planar wall from which said shelf is to be supported, mean-s for fastening said bracket to said 4 wall comprising a single member adapted to extend through said bracket and into said wall, and means projecting from each end of said element for engagement with said wall to prevent movement of said bracket and element relative to said wall.

2. Supporting means for a shelf comprising a supporting bracket formed of a strip of material split for a substantial distance from one end thereof, an element having end fastened to the split end of said bracket with the ends of said element adapted for engagement with a suitable planar wall from which said shelf is to be supported, means for fastening said bracket to said wall comprising a single member adapted to extend through said bracket, means extending from each end of said element for engagement with said wall to prevent twisting of said bracket and element, and a flange on said element for supporting a shelf thereon.

3. A shelf comprising a supporting bracket formed of a strip of material split for a substan tial distance-from one end thereof, an arcuate element fastened to the split end of said bracket with the ends of said element adapted for engagement with a suitable planar wall from which said shelf is to be supported, means for fastening said bracket to said wall comprising a single screw adapted to extend through said bracket and into said wall, a pair of pointed members one extending from each end of said element for engagement with said wall to prevent twisting of said bracket and arcuate element, a flange on said arcuate ele ment and a transparent shelf supported by said flange.

4. Supporting means for a shelf comprising a supporting bracket formed of a strip of material terminating in a forked end, a horizontally positioned element including ends having an intermediate portion fastened to said forked end with said ends of said element adapted for engagement with a suitable planar wall from which said. shelf is adapted to be supported, means for fastening said bracket to said wall and a means extending from each end of said element for engagement with said wall to'prevent movement of said bracket and element relative to said wall.

CHARLEY H. JOHNSON.

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